{"id":16956,"date":"2015-02-05T19:20:07","date_gmt":"2015-02-05T19:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/clekis.com\/?p=16956"},"modified":"2015-02-05T19:20:07","modified_gmt":"2015-02-05T19:20:07","slug":"workers-compensation-injured-work-sue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/workers-compensation-injured-work-sue\/","title":{"rendered":"Workers Compensation: I Was Injured at Work, Can I Sue?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/clekis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/personal-injury-law-book-gavel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-16957 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/clekis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/personal-injury-law-book-gavel-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"workers compensation, personal injury, workers comp, workers compensation lawyer, workers compensation attorney \" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Most people know that when someone is injured at work, workers\u2019 compensation insurance will cover the expenses. But what a lot of people don\u2019t realize is that in some situations, employees who suffer an on-the-job injury can sue their employer in court. Here\u2019s what you need to know about suing an employer because of an on-the-job injury.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When Workers\u2019 Compensation Applies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If a worker suffers an injury while on the job or because of work-related conditions, that worker can receive workers\u2019 compensation. For example, a worker who injures her back while lifting a heavy object at work can file a workers\u2019 compensation claim. So, too, can a worker who develops a repetitive stress injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, because of typing on a computer all day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When Workers Can Sue Employers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not all injuries are covered under workers\u2019 compensation. Some injuries are so significant that workers can ignore the normal requirement of filing a workers\u2019 comp claim, and instead file a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p>For example, workers who are injured because of an employer\u2019s intentional or reckless behavior can skip workers\u2019 compensation and file a lawsuit. In other situations, workers harmed by a defective product or toxic substance can file a lawsuit, as can those hurt when an employer doesn\u2019t have the appropriate workers\u2019 compensation coverage as required by state law.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Defective Products, Employers, and Manufacturers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In many workplace injury cases, a worker suffers an injury not necessarily because of someone\u2019s intentional or negligent actions, but because an equipment manufacturer produced a defective product. In such cases, the employee is not really suing the employer, but rather, sues the company that made the equipment.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a painter employed by a painting company might use different types of equipment in the course of his day. One day, the paint sprayer he is using malfunctions, causing an explosion that leaves the painter severely injured. If the explosion was caused by a defective product, and had nothing to do with the employer\u2019s recklessness, the injured painter can sue the paint sprayer manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toxic Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Similar to defective products, workers who suffer injuries because of toxic substances found in the workplace can also pursue remedies outside of workers\u2019 compensation. As with defective products, any manufacturer that produces a toxic substance can be held liable for injuries workers suffer, even if those injuries only appear years later.<\/p>\n<p>For example, workers who are exposed to benzene can suffer significant negative health consequences. Short-term symptoms of benzene exposure can include headaches, rapid heartbeats, and dizziness, while long-term side effects can include a weakened immune system and different types of cancer. Depending on the circumstances, workers exposed to toxic materials in the workplace might be able to sue either the employer or the manufacturer for the injuries they suffered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legal Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Determining if you can pursue a claim outside of workers\u2019 compensation is not something the average worker can do. If you\u2019ve been injured or have suffered illnesses because of your job, you should talk to a personal injury attorney near you. Workers\u2019 compensation laws differ from state to state, so you need an attorney familiar with local laws in order to properly evaluate your case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people know that when someone is injured at work, workers\u2019 compensation insurance will cover the expenses. 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